Penygroes is a village in Gwynedd, north‑west Wales, tucked into the agricultural and former quarrying landscape of the Nantlle Valley and within easy reach of Eryri (Snowdonia) and Caernarfon. Its setting gives a mix of rolling farmland and rugged hills, so outdoor access is an everyday feature rather than a rare treat.
Historically the village grew up around the 19th‑century slate industry and the local culture remains strongly Welsh‑speaking, with chapels, choirs and community events still central to social life. Today the economy is a mix of farming, small businesses and commuting to nearby towns, and the village retains a close‑knit feel with local sports clubs and a busy community hall.
Postcode districts covering Penygroes
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Pen-y-groes Ward 0.3 miles
- Llanllyfni Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Talysarn Built-up area 1 mile
- Groeslon Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Llandwrog Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Carmel Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Y Groeslon Ward 1.9 miles
- Clynnog Parish 2.7 miles
- Tryfan Ward 2.9 miles
- Llanwnda Parish 2.9 miles
- Rhostryfan Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Dinas Dinlle Built-up area 3.9 miles
Example postcodes in Penygroes
LL54 6NE, LL54 6NU, LL54 6NY, LL54 6SD, LL54 6PF, LL54 6HE, LL54 6NZ, LL54 6TU, LL54 6RF … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 62.3 miles
- Manchester Airport 85.6 miles
- Dinas Railway Station 3.4 miles
- Tryfan Junction Railway Station 4.1 miles
Hotels near Penygroes Ad
- Canolfan Y Fron 2.5 miles
- The Black Boy Inn 4 6 miles
- Ty Glyndwr Bunkhouse, Bar and cafe 4 5.9 miles
- Celtic Royal Hotel & Spa 3 6.1 miles
- Plas Dinas Country House 5 3.7 miles
- Travelodge Caernarfon 3 6.1 miles
- YHA Snowdon Ranger 5.9 miles
- Royal Victoria Hotel Snowdonia 3 8 miles
- YHA Snowdon Llanberis 3 7.5 miles
- Llety Arall 6 miles
Schools in Penygroes
- Ysgol Bro Lleu Primary
- Ysgol Dyffryn Nantlle Secondary
Local points of interest
- Caernarfon Town FC Stadium 5.6 miles
- Port Trevor Harbour 6.7 miles
- Llanidan House Estate 8 miles
- National Slate Museum Museum 8.3 miles
- Criccieth Beach Beach 9.6 miles
- Plas Newydd Country house 10.6 miles
- Porthmadog Stadium 10.9 miles
- Treborth Estate 11.1 miles
- Farrar Road stadium Stadium 13.2 miles
- Penrhyn Castle Estate 13.5 miles
- Carneddau Mountains 14.5 miles
- Porth Towyn Beach Beach 17.8 miles